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MOIA and UPS host the 2021 Women Export University cohort graduation

MOIA and UPS celebrated the accomplishments of 26 female entrepreneurs who completed Women Export University, the City's first capacity-building program focused on international trade. The graduation included remarks from Cesar Vence, MOIA Deputy Director, Vanessa Ibarra, MOIA Director, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Maria Luisa Boyce, VP of Global Public Affairs at UPS; Laura Lane, Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer at UPS, and class speaker Akissi Stokes, CEO & Co-Founder of WUNDERgrubs, LLC. Programming included special performances from artists Fernanda Noronha & Peu Pereira and a powerful poem written and spoken by Kisha Freed. Congratulatory remarks came from Katie Kirkpatrick, President, and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Qaadirah Abdul-Rahim, City of Atlanta's Chief Equity Officer, Dr. Eloisa Klementich, President and CEO of Invest Atlanta, and special guest, Ludacris.

Congratulations to all graduating members of the 2021 Women Export University cohort!

City of Atlanta receives La French Tech accreditation

The City of Atlanta was proud to receive the La French Tech accreditation and be 1 of 10 cities in the United States. The La French Tech accreditation is an official accreditation awarded by French authorities to metropolitan centers with dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems. In Atlanta, La French Tech reemphasizes what our City already knows - we punch above our weight in various industries. We are committed to growing our tech ecosystem alongside our global partners to provide opportunities for foreign companies to establish their businesses in our City for Atlanta businesses to go global.

Atlanta has strong ties to France through our sister city relationship with Toulouse since 1974, the sister airport agreement between Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport, educational institutions such as Georgia Tech, and startup exchanges. We are committed to the bilateral relationship, and La French Tech Atlanta will enable us to continue to do so.

This accreditation is a testament to our strong cross-sectoral partnerships and strong leadership of the French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta, as various organizations from the private, public, and educational sectors, locally and internationally, came together to achieve this here today.

MOIA joins the 2021 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium "A Vision of Global Resilience"

MOIA participated in the second annual Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, which brings together educators, researchers, corporate, civic, community partners, graduate and undergraduate students, to discuss global and local significance topics and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across universities. MOIA Director Vanessa Ibarra provided a welcome message to all participants on the first day of the symposium.

Listen to her remarks below. 

As part of the 2021 Atlanta Global Studies Symposium, MOIA, in partnership with the Greater Atlanta Coalition for Global Education and Research (GAcGEAR), hosted a panel discussion with Metro Atlanta students and alumni working or have worked in global-oriented internships and positions. MOIA Global Engagement Officer Paulina Guzman provided introductory remarks and the panel was moderated by Diana Wrenn Rapp of the Atlanta Global Studies Center and Kristy Winkler of the Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research. MOIA former intern Lucas de Souza Martins and current MOIA interns Anýa Foreman and Jenna Medcalf participated in the panel. They provided insights and advice for working in a globally connected environment.

Georgia Department of World Languages' International Skills Diploma Seal awards ceremony

The Georgia Department of World Languages invited Paulina Guzman, MOIA Global Engagement Officer, to deliver congratulatory remarks and a brief overview of our office's education activities during the International Skills Diploma Seal Awards Ceremony. The ISDS is awarded to graduating high school students who complete an international education curriculum and engage in extracurricular activities and experiences that foster global competencies. Congratulations to all 2021 ISDS STAR graduates!

MOIA meets with Taipei City Government and TECO Atlanta

MOIA had the pleasure of connecting with Ambassador Tom Chou, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of External Affairs for Taipei City Government, and Elliot Wang, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta. The City of Atlanta looks forward to continuing our support of cultural, economic, and educational opportunities that strengthen ties between the two regions and sister cities.

APSIA discussion on careers in public and international service

The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invited Paulina Guzman, MOIA Global Engagement Officer, to join an engaging discussion with Public and International Service Advisors (PISA) on pursuing careers in public and international service. Moderated by Amy Kennedy, Undergraduate Academic Advisor, Syracuse University - Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Paulina joined speakers Stephanie Martone, Multilateral Relations Advisor, U.S. Department of State, Jason Terry, Director, Exchange Programs, Global Ties U.S., and Samantha Tu, Intelligence Analyst, Everbridge. 

Courtesy meeting with Ambassador Louise Blais

MOIA had the pleasure of welcoming Ambassador Louise Blais back to Atlanta as the Acting Consul General of the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta! We look forward to collaborating again to strengthen our diplomatic, economic, academic, and cultural ties. 

Atlanta highlighted in Daegu's Sister Cities virtual photo exhibition

As part of a global campaign to promote international engagement and unity, Daegu, Korea, is featuring a new sister city each month as part of their Sister Cities Web Photo Exhibition. The exhibit provides visual storytelling of each city’s unique neighborhoods, historical sites, and local attractions. This month, the City of Atlanta is featured - View the gallery below!

Atlanta's LGBTQ Affairs Director joins European conversation on the role of cities in promoting LGBTQ rights

City of Atlanta LGBTQ Affairs Director Malik Brown joined European officials in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany to discuss best practices and the role local government can play in supporting LGBTQ rights. Hosted by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Warsaw and the Council of Europe, Malik was joined by Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, Ambassador of Germany to Poland, Andrew Boff, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (CLRG) of the Council of Europe Rapporteur, Martin Benda, Member of the Prague City Assembly, and Monika Chabior, Deputy President of Gdańsk for Social Development and Equal Treatment. The conversation was moderated by Marcin Antosiewicz, political journalist in Warsaw.

Atlanta Metro Export Challenge Accepting Applications!

Deadline to apply: June 13, 2021

The Atlanta Metro Export Challenge (Atlanta MEC) is a year-long program to assist metro Atlanta companies in their global business development efforts. Since its implementation in 2016, the program has supported more than 100 metro Atlanta businesses with over half a million dollars in financial support and counseling. The continued support of our economic development partners and Atlanta’s business community makes this one of the largest economic development initiatives in the region.

Through the program, selected companies receive a $5,000 reimbursement grant that can be used for expenses related to their international business growth. They also benefit from a tailored mentorship program to assist in the development of global sales plans and go-to market strategies.

MOIA is a proud sponsor and partner of the Atlanta MEC.

6th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting

May 21, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

The Center for Urban Language Teaching and Research (CULTR) is very excited to announce the 6th Annual Global Languages Leadership Meeting is set for May 21, 2021 in a virtual format.

CULTR is delighted to feature Dr. Angela Jackson, Managing Partner at New Profit, as this year’s keynote speaker.

This networking event brings together diverse industry leaders from business, non-profit, government, and education to discuss the importance of language learning and cultural competence as essential skills for an emerging global workforce. Seize this opportunity to expand your network across these industries and gain insight into local workforce readiness initiatives. Attend this event to develop new partnerships promoting access to language studies and cultural competence for all learners in the global economy.

Apply to the Go Global Georgia for small business exporters

Deadline to apply: September 1, 2021

Go Global Georgia, launched in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, provides reimbursement funding to eligible Georgia exporters for pre-approved export activities. Most companies are eligible for reimbursement of up to 50% of actual export costs, up to a maximum award of $6,000. The initiative is intended to increase the number of small businesses that export, assist with export development and expand international sales. 

Eligible activities include: export training programs, international trade shows and trade missions, website translation, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) services, international marketing media, and other export promotion initiatives deemed appropriate by GDEcD.

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Extends Administrative Orders Related to COVID-19 Relief for Residents and Businesses

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reissued Administrative Orders to assist Atlanta residents and businesses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

04/30/2021 3:34 PM

Read the full press release here

City of Atlanta and United Way Announce Second Round of Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program

The City of Atlanta and United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) have reopened the Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Housing Assistance Program until December 31, 2021.

04/19/2021 4:56 PM

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